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Vallabhbhai Patel (1875-1950) – Letters - two handwritten letters in Gujerati, written whilst Patel was imprisoned in Yeravda Central Prison. Both written to one folded sheet. First letter: Yerwada Temple Date: 12.07.33 Dear Sister, How is your life going on? As the Chaturmas (four months of monsoon) started, there must be going on Katha Varta (Religious reading), Devdarshan (go to temples) and fasting. I received a letter from Maniben. Her health is good. She asks for the wellness of you all. I am going to write her a letter next Monday, so let me know if you want to send some message. My health is good. Nose pain is old, so do not worry about reading the news of going to hospital for X-ray in the newspaper. There is nothing to be panic. This kind of illness runs like this only. I had received a letter of Balubhai. But he may come here at the time of [illegible]. So I will be to write him later. Hope Jitu, Sumitra, Hansa etc. are well. Let me know if there is any news from Chandubhai. Mrudula is well. Ambalalbhai and Sarladevi would come here to meet her next week. Hope all are well in their family. Where is Prahlad? How is life is going? Where is that Anandi? What does he do? Hope your health is well. From, Salutations from Vallabhbhai. Second Letter: Yerwada Temple Date: 12.07.33 Dear Balvantray, Don’t be panic reading about the x-ray. I had a letter from Haribhai. I have replied him about the details. Yesterday Deshmukh and Damani came and checked up. The bone behind the left nose is increased slightly and so it has caused something like shell. Due to it the water and mucus that should come out is going in the throat and causes problem. Nothing else. It is [illegible] but there is nothing in sinus or central so nothing to worry. X-ray was taken to check the sinus and central. It is [illegible] candy, so they are taking good care, otherwise no one would have even asked. Is there any improvement in Lala uncle’s health or not? Is he still living in that Pol (a small society) or came out of it to relocate? It was a good that you met in the Vadilal Hospital. If that institution runs well, then it will honor the city. It seems that the doctors are so-so. Is Motilal doing work properly or not? What about that Ms. Saint? What about that son of the Baineela in the Ashram who was serious, to whom you was about to go for check-up? Did you go there, and what is happened to him? Had he recovered or still his health is worsening? Is your health well? From, Salutations from Vallabhbhai. Stamped to top 'Superintendent - Yeravda Central Jail (Poona)' with an official's signature in red pencil. Written in black ink to all sides of paper. Some folds and tape repairs. 20.5cm x 13cm, approx. Upon the failure of the Round Table Conference in London, Gandhi and Patel were arrested in January 1932 when the struggle re-opened, and imprisoned in the Yeravda Central Jail. During this term of imprisonment, Patel and Gandhi grew close to each other, and the two developed a close bond of affection, trust, and frankness. Their mutual relationship could be described as that of an elder brother (Gandhi) and his younger brother (Patel). Despite having arguments with Gandhi, Patel respected his instincts and leadership. In prison, the two discussed national and social issues, read Hindu epics, and cracked jokes. Gandhi taught Patel Sanskrit. Gandhi's secretary, Mahadev Desai, kept detailed records of conversations between Gandhi and Patel. When Gandhi embarked on a fast-unto-death protesting the separate electorates allocated for untouchables, Patel looked after Gandhi closely and himself refrained from partaking of food. Patel was later moved to a jail in Nasik, and refused a British offer for a brief release to attend the cremation of his brother Vithalbhai, who had died in October 1933. He was finally released in July 1934 Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), endeared as Sardar, was an Indian statesman. He served as the firs